A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 986629 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 986689 epoch_slot_no: 14689 block_no: 986582 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1701 time: 2018-05-10 07:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a4d9a4840d9ddfbe29b8b20b53b2d87054da4f352f4998369aeef5ac6f0df43Block Operator
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